Baqa al-Gharbiya (East)

Shireen Mahajna

16/10/2007

Final Report

During September 2003, an excavation was conducted in Baqa al-Gharbiya (Permit No. A-3997*; map ref. NIG 20526–60/70262–305; OIG 15526–60/20262–305), following a survey conducted by E. Yannai in the vicinity of the electronic fence. The excavation, on behalf of the Antiquities Authority and financed by the Ministry of Defense, was directed by S. Mahajna, with the assistance of A. Ababasa (area supervision), A. Hajian (surveying) and E. Yannai (archaeological supervision).

The remains of an olive press, quarries and a winepress were exposed in two areas.